Why do we celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab is celebrated as the birthday of the first Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was born in Talwandi village in Lahore, Pakistan in… Read more »
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Why do we celebrate Navratri?
The Navratri Festival is a Hindu Festival celebrated in glory of Goddess Durga’s nine manifestations. The festival celebrates the Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura who was a demon and his… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Onam?
Onam is a festival of harvest and is celebrated to honor legendary King Maveli’s homecoming. It is said that during Onam his spirit visit Kerala. The festival occurs during the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Karva Chauth?
Karva Chauth is a fast that is observed by married women for the prosperity, well being and long life of their husband. It is celebrated nine days before Diwali festival… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti?
Gandhi Jayanti celebrates the birthday of the great leader Mahatma Gandhi. He was born at Porbandar in Gujarat on 2nd October 1869. It is celebrated on 2nd October annually all… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Dhanteras?
As per legend, Dhanteras is celebrated in respect of the physician of the Gods, Dhanvantari. He is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. During the stirring of the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is one of the most prominent and sacred festivals of the Hindus, Sikhs and Jainism. It is celebrated in memory of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after fourteen years… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Sawai Gandharva Music Festival?
The Sawai Gandharva Music Festival was commenced in 1953 to remember the first death anniversary of Pt. Sawai Gandharva. He was an Indian classical vocalist. Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal and… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tarpa Festival?
The Tarpa is a famous dance festival that derives its name from the prominent Dadra and Nagar Haveli folk dance. The festival is devoted to multicolored folk dance of the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tansen Music Festival?
The Tansen Music Festival is celebrated to pay honor to great musician of Akbar’s court known as Tansen. He was one of the nine gems in Akbar’s court. The festival… Read more »